waterfalls

Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers fifteen waterfalls for your approval. Many of these natural wonders have already captured the hearts of photographers, artists, and waterfall enthusiasts alike with their dramatic heights, lush surroundings, and thunderous roar.

Tumbling nearly 180ft over solid granite, Pennacook Falls (aka. Rumford Falls) is the highest waterfall east of Niagara. Angel Falls is one of Maine’s highest single-drop fall at 90ft, and Poplar Stream Falls and Swift River Falls never fail to amaze. Set along the roadside, Snow Falls is easily accessible to visitors who don’t “hike” with a rest area complete with trails on both sides of the gorge, picnic tables, rest rooms, and plenty of parking.

While waterfalls can be beautiful to climb and explore, be sure to stay on designated trails, decks, and platforms; follow all posted rules and warnings; do not climb on or around waterfalls; and keep a close eye on children and pets.

top three Falls

Small Falls, Waterfall
Small Falls
Screw Auger Falls Waterfall
Screw Auger Falls
Angel Falls
Angel Falls

more waterfalls

Snow Falls, sits on the Little Androscoggin River in West Paris.
Snow Falls

Snow Falls is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the area.

Mad River Falls, in Batchelders Grant, consists of several horsetails falling into a pool below.
Mad River Falls

Mad River Falls is made up of several horsetails falling into a pool below.

Dunn Falls one of the highest-rated waterfalls in Maine, with lower and upper falls and half a dozen smaller cascades.
Dunn Falls

Dunn Falls consists of lower and upper falls and smaller cascades.

Step Falls has been a popular attraction for waterfall and swimming hole fans for decades.
Step Falls

Step Falls is a popular attraction for waterfall and swimming hole fans.

Located near Andover Ellis Falls is central to any waterfall adventure.
Ellis Falls

Located near Andover Ellis Falls is central to any waterfall adventure.

Swift River Falls flows over small to large impressions in the rock. 
Swift River Falls

Swift River Falls flows over small to large impressions in the rock. 

Coos Canyon is the perfect choice for a swim or a picnic.
Coos Canyon

Coos Canyon is the perfect choice for a swim or a picnic.

Poplar Stream Falls consist of two drops on two different streams.
Poplar Stream Falls

Poplar Stream Falls consist of two drops on two different streams.

The Cataracts consist of plunges dropping an estimated 60 feet.
The Cataracts

The Cataracts consist of plunges dropping an estimated 60 feet.

Rumford Falls is a chain of huge drops of the Androscoggin River.
Rumford Falls

Rumford Falls is a chain of huge drops of the Androscoggin River.

Ways to Adventure

Plan Your Trip

Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including an annual visitor’s guide, stand alone map, and the new Adventure Guide App.

Visitor's Guide

Our Free Visitor's Guide will help inspire your next adventure along our mountain trails, lakes, scenic byways, bustling towns and more.

Map of the Region

Companion to the Visitor Guide, our dual-sided planning map will help you find your way to adventure in every season throughout the region.

Adventure Guide App

The App will point the way to all kinds of adventures, experiences and destinations in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with GPS location maps and alerts.

Adventure Respectfully

Our lakes, mountains, and forests are worthy of respect. Whether you’re venturing out into our vast public or private lands or parks, here’s what you can do to conserve the area’s natural resources for all.

other resources

Take Care of the Land

Tread lightly and leave no trace. Keep this place as pristine as you found it.

Where ya headed?

Check if you’ll be on public or private land and if there are any restrictions or fees. Always research your destination ahead of time.

Stick to established trails & roads.

Whether hiking, biking, angling, or ATVing, always stay on a designated trail.

DON’T DAMAGE TREES

To protect the forest, only build fires in approved sites, don’t leave them unattended, and extinguish them thoroughly.

Avoid spreading invasive species.

Don’t transport firewood, brush your boots, and wash and dry your boat before heading to your next adventure.

Avoid peak hours

Plan around peak hours midday to avoid crowds. Have a Plan B in case the parking lot is already full.

No litterbugs allowed

If you pack it in, pack it out, including food waste like apple cores. Bring bags for pet waste.

When nature calls

If you have to go, pick a spot at least 100′ off the trail or away from a body of water, and bury your poop 6″ deep.

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